Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Vistance Networks and Ribbon Communications
Zacks Equity Research highlights Vistance Networks (VISN) and Ribbon Communications (RBBN) as key players in the growing communication-network software industry. The industry benefits from digitization, cloud computing, 5G deployment, and AI-driven security, despite facing macroeconomic challenges. Both companies are positioned for growth, with Vistance Networks gaining from DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades and Wi-Fi 7 demand, and Ribbon Communications expected to benefit from network modernization and voice modernization projects.
Ribbon Communications (NASDAQ: RBBN) EVP nets shares after award vesting
Ribbon Communications' EVP and Chief Legal Officer, Patrick W. Macken, received 251,081 shares of common stock from vested Restricted Share Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs) on April 17 and May 15, 2026. The company withheld 112,681 shares to cover tax obligations at prices between $2.63 and $2.71 per share. Following these transactions, Macken directly owns 442,186 shares of Ribbon Communications common stock.
Ribbon (NASDAQ: RBBN) CEO nets shares after RSU and PSU vesting
Ribbon Communications CEO Bruce McClelland received 2,297,255 shares from the vesting of restricted and performance share units, which were tied to pre-set financial and total shareholder return goals. To cover tax obligations, 903,965 shares were withheld at prices between $2.63 and $2.71 per share. These transactions were compensation-related award exercises and tax withholdings, not open-market purchases or sales.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) COO exercises RSUs/PSUs; shares withheld to cover taxes
Sam Bucci, EVP and COO of Ribbon Communications (RBBN), recently exercised Restricted Share Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs), converting them into 323,770 shares of common stock. As is customary for stock-based compensation, 173,310 shares were withheld at strike prices of $2.63 and $2.71 per share to cover tax obligations. This was a routine equity compensation activity and not an open-market trade.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) CFO settles equity awards with share withholding
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) CFO Eric S. Marmurek exercised Restricted Share Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs), converting them into 154,814 common shares. To cover tax obligations, 61,005 shares were withheld at prices between $2.63 and $2.71 per share. These transactions are compensation-related, reflecting the vesting of awards tied to specific financial goals and total shareholder return performance through December 31, 2025.
Ribbon Communications stock (US7520031024): Partners with Salesforce on AI contact center
Ribbon Communications announced a partnership with Salesforce to integrate its cloud-native voice technology into the new Agentforce Contact Center, an AI-first engagement platform. This collaboration, leveraging Ribbon's Session Border Controller Cloud Native edition (SBC CNe) and Policy and Routing Engine (PSX) on AWS, aims to accelerate the deployment of secure voice routing for AI and human agents, reducing setup time from months to hours. The partnership highlights Ribbon's role in the evolving AI-enhanced contact center market, offering US investors exposure to communications tech innovation.
Ribbon's Cloud Native Technology Partners with Agentforce Contact Center in the Public Cloud
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has partnered with Salesforce to integrate its Session Border Controller Cloud Native edition (SBC CNe) and Policy and Routing Engine (PSX) into the public cloud. This collaboration aims to accelerate the time to market for Salesforce's new agentic AI contact center offering, Agentforce Contact Center. Ribbon's technology will help secure and route voice calls to both AI and human agents, showcasing a modern approach to telecom network deployment.
Salesforce taps Ribbon to route calls for its new AI contact center
Ribbon Communications announced that Salesforce is using its SBC Cloud Native edition (SBC CNe) and Policy and Routing Engine (PSX) in the public cloud for the new Agentforce Contact Center. This partnership enables efficient routing and securing of calls between AI and human agents, allowing customers to deploy new software instances rapidly. Ribbon's technology supports an AI-first engagement model by integrating with Salesforce and deploying on AWS instances.
Ribbon's Cloud Native Technology Partners with Agentforce Contact Center in the Public Cloud
Ribbon Communications Inc. has partnered with Salesforce to integrate its Session Border Controller Cloud Native edition (SBC CNe) and Policy and Routing Engine (PSX) into the public cloud for Salesforce's new Agentforce Contact Center. This collaboration leverages Ribbon's cloud-native communication solutions to secure and route voice calls for AI and human agents, significantly accelerating deployment times for customers from months to hours. The partnership underscores Ribbon's commitment to modern telecom network deployment and AI-first engagement models in contact centers.
Why Ribbon Communications' (NASDAQ:RBBN) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem
Ribbon Communications' recent strong earnings did not significantly impact its stock, possibly because investors are scrutinizing the details beyond statutory profits. The company benefited from an unusual tax credit of US$90m but also incurred a US$21m expense from unusual items, making its true underlying profitability unclear. These one-off items suggest that future reported profits might be lower if such benefits are not repeated and expenses are not incurred.
Ribbon to Attend Key Investor Conferences
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) announced its plans to attend four key investor conferences in the coming months, spanning from May to June 2026. These conferences include events hosted by Needham, B. Riley Securities, TD Cowen, and Northland. Qualified investors interested in one-on-one meetings are encouraged to contact Ribbon Communications' investor relations.
Ribbon Communications Inc. 1Q 2026: Revenue $162.61M, EPS ($0.2) — 10-Q Summary
Ribbon Communications Inc. reported its first-quarter 2026 results, showing a revenue of $162.61 million, a 10.3% decrease from the previous year, and a net loss of $34.49 million, or diluted EPS of ($0.2). The revenue decline was primarily due to lower product and services sales, though the company continues restructuring programs and investments in cloud-native and AI-enabled voice solutions.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Q1 2026 loss widens as leverage covenant is eased
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) reported a wider net loss of $34.5 million in Q1 2026, compared to $26.2 million a year prior, on reduced revenue of $162.6 million. The company's leverage covenant was eased to 4.50x, but this change also increased the applicable interest rate margin to 7.00% when its consolidated net leverage ratio exceeds 3.75x, potentially raising borrowing costs. Both its Cloud and Edge and IP Optical Networks segments experienced revenue declines, leading to a decrease in overall gross margin.
Ribbon lines up four investor conferences, offers 1-on-1 meetings
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) announced it will attend four investor conferences between May 12 and June 23, 2026, where qualified investors can arrange one-on-one meetings. The company aims to increase its visibility among institutional investors, following recent mixed reactions to its executive changes, earnings, and customer updates. Investors will be looking for further commentary on revenue, margins, and demand trends, especially as the stock trades below its 200-day moving average.
Press Release: Ribbon Communications Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
This press release announces Ribbon Communications Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The report details the company's performance during this period.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Returns To Quarterly Loss Challenging New Profitability Narrative
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) reported a Q1 2026 revenue of US$162.6 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.20, marking a return to quarterly loss despite previous profitability. This result challenges the company's recent narrative of profitability, with analysts forecasting a significant decline in earnings over the next three years, contrasting with a lower P/E ratio compared to peers and a substantial discount to its DCF fair value. The article explores both bearish concerns regarding earnings and interest coverage, and bullish arguments emphasizing the company's valuation discount and previous shift to trailing profitability.
Ribbon Communications (NasdaqGS:RBBN) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions
Ribbon Communications (NasdaqGS:RBBN) is forecast to see its earnings decline by 77.9% per annum, while revenue is expected to grow at 4.7% per year. Analysts have recently reduced price targets due to updated views on profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E assumptions, though the fair value estimate remains at $3.65. The company provides secure voice, IP optical networking, and AI operations software globally.
Ribbon Communications Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Ribbon Communications Inc. has released its earnings results for the quarter that ended on March 31. The report provides a summary of the company's financial performance for that period.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) discussed its Q1 2026 financial results, reporting revenues of $163 million and a non-GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.05, beating expectations. The company anticipates stronger performance in the second half of 2026, driven by increased deployment rates, particularly from Verizon, and robust growth in enterprise, EMEA, and Asia-Pac markets. Ribbon is also focusing on opportunities in cloud-native technologies, data center interconnect, and AI Ops initiatives, while announcing a CFO transition.
Ribbon Communications names Rick Marmurek as new CFO By Investing.com
Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) has named Rick Marmurek as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1. Marmurek, who has been with the company for over 15 years, succeeds John Townsend. The company’s stock is currently trading at $2.60, down 13% over the past week, but is considered undervalued by InvestingPro analysis.
Ribbon Communications Names New CFO Amid Leadership Transition
Ribbon Communications reported a decline in Q1 2026 revenue and GAAP operating loss but anticipates sequential and second-half growth. The company promoted Eric “Rick” Marmurek to CFO and expects margin expansion in Q2 2026, targeting $185 million to $195 million in revenue. Ribbon is focusing on new AIOps, cloud, and optical wins to strengthen its market position and navigate the leadership transition.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) Q1 loss and outlook as Rick Marmurek becomes CFO
Ribbon Communications reported a Q1 2026 GAAP net loss of $34.5 million on $163 million in revenue, a decrease from the previous year, with Adjusted EBITDA at $(8.3) million. Despite the soft quarter and cash usage, the company projects improved Q2 2026 revenue of $185-$195 million and positive Adjusted EBITDA, expecting a stronger second half for the full year 2026. Concurrently, Eric “Rick” Marmurek has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2026, following the resignation of John Townsend.
Ribbon Communications Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Ribbon Communications Inc. announced its first-quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue of $163 million and a GAAP operating loss of $32 million. Despite a challenging quarter, the company expressed confidence in sequential and second-half growth driven by increasing demand in new markets like AIOps and Data Center Interconnect. For Q2 2026, Ribbon projects revenue between $185 million and $195 million and adjusted EBITDA of $9 million to $14 million.
Ribbon Communications Announces Promotion of Rick Marmurek to Chief Financial Officer
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) has promoted Rick Marmurek to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Marmurek, who has been with Ribbon for over 15 years, succeeds John Townsend, who is departing on April 30, 2026. President and CEO Bruce McClelland highlighted Marmurek's deep knowledge and financial leadership as key assets for Ribbon's strategic advancement.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from six analysts, with an average one-year price target of $3.58. The company recently beat EPS expectations but missed revenue forecasts, showing a 9.6% year-over-year decline in revenue. Despite some recent price target reductions from brokerages, institutional investors have shown significant interest, with over 70% of the stock owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Planters Broadband Selects Ribbon to Launch New 400G/800G- Ready Optical Route
Planters Broadband has chosen Ribbon Communications to deploy its Apollo 9608 optical networking platform and Muse multilayer automation platform. This collaboration marks the initial phase of a comprehensive network modernization aimed at establishing a new 400G/800G-ready optical route to enhance capacity and operational efficiency across Georgia. The solution is designed to support scalable expansion and streamline network management for Planters Broadband.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) director receives 12,971-share stock grant
Ribbon Communications Inc. director Shani Shaul received a grant of 12,971 shares of common stock on April 15, 2026. These shares were issued in lieu of cash fees for her service on the company’s Board of Directors. Following this transaction, Shaul directly holds 183,466 shares of Ribbon Communications common stock.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) director paid board fees in shares
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) director H. Grayson received a grant of 15,919 shares of Common Stock on April 15, 2026. These shares were issued in lieu of cash fees for his service on the company’s Board of Directors and its committees, with the price determined by the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. After this transaction, the director directly holds 783,347 shares of Common Stock.
[ARS] Ribbon Communications Inc. SEC Filing
This article announces an ARS SEC filing by Ribbon Communications Inc. (RBBN) on April 17, 2026, at 08:33 AM. The filing is categorized as having low impact and neutral sentiment. Readers can view the full PDF document and find additional information about RBBN's stock overview, rankings, latest news, and SEC filings.
Louis Silver joins Ribbon Communications (RBBN) insiders with initial Form 3
Louis Silver, a new director at Ribbon Communications Inc. (RBBN), has filed an initial Form 3, an SEC requirement for new insiders. This filing formally establishes his status as an insider but does not report any current stock transactions or derivative holdings for RBBN. A Form 3 is an initial statement of beneficial ownership, making transparent any future trading activities by the insider.
Ribbon will post first-quarter results after market close on April 28
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) announced it will report its first-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. A conference call with the financial community is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day, with details for webcast and dial-in provided. Historically, similar announcements have led to a positive next-day stock movement for RBBN.
Ribbon Appoints Louis Silver to its Board of Directors
Ribbon Communications Inc. has appointed Louis Silver to its Board of Directors, bringing the board's total to nine members. Silver, a corporate advisor and Managing Director, has extensive international experience in finance, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance, particularly with technology companies. He will serve as a designee of Swarth Investments Ltd.
Louis Silver joins Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) board of directors
Ribbon Communications Inc. has expanded its Board of Directors to nine members by appointing Louis Silver, aged 72. Silver, designated by Swarth Investments Ltd., brings over 25 years of board experience with technology-focused companies and currently serves on the board of Ceva, Inc. He will receive a pro-rated annual cash retainer of $60,000 and restricted share units valued at $170,000, along with additional retainers for committee service.
Ribbon Communications adds Louis Silver to board of directors
Ribbon Communications (NASDAQ:RBBN) has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of Louis Silver. Silver, a corporate advisor with extensive experience in technology investments and corporate governance, will increase the board to nine members, six of whom are independent. This announcement comes as Ribbon's stock shows mixed performance, with a recent gain of 11% but a 37% decline over six months, alongside recent strategic collaborations and an analyst downgrade.
Ribbon Communications Inc. Appoints Louis Silver to Its Board of Directors
Ribbon Communications Inc. has appointed Louis Silver to its Board of Directors, increasing the board to nine members. Mr. Silver, currently a corporate advisor and Managing Director for Alba Capital S.A. and Wicklow Corp., brings over 25 years of experience in technology investment and board service. He was appointed as a designee of Swarth Investments Ltd.
Ribbon Communications to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on April 28, 2026
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) announced it will report its first-quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Following the release, the company will host a conference call with the financial community at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results. Conference call details and webcast information are provided for interested parties.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
MarketBeat reports that Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from six analysts, with an average 1-year target price of $3.58. The company recently reported mixed Q4 results, beating EPS expectations but missing revenue, which was down 9.6% year-over-year. Institutional investors hold approximately 70.9% of the company's shares.
Ribbon Communications stock faces VoLTE market challenges amid telecom sector consolidation pressure
Ribbon Communications Inc. (ISIN: US7520031024), a key player in VoLTE and VoWiFi solutions, faces significant market challenges from giants like Huawei and Ericsson. The company is positioned in a competitive landscape within the evolving telecom sector, driven by the demand for IMS software in a maturing voice-over-IP market. US investors are monitoring Ribbon's resilience amidst global network upgrades, strategic partnerships, and potential M&A activity, alongside its efforts to innovate for 5G-Advanced and standalone deployments.
Ribbon Communications Inc. Texas Massachusetts Utah
Ribbon Communications Inc. is providing Salt, an innovative provider of mobile, fixed, and TV services in Switzerland, with advanced edge solutions to power Salt Business' new corporate voice offering for Swiss businesses. Ribbon's technology, including its Application Server and SBCs, Centralized Policy and Routing Server (PSX), and Application Management Platform (RAMP), will help Salt expand into the business market efficiently and securely. This collaboration highlights Ribbon's commitment to enabling service providers to enter new markets and enhance operational efficiency.
Ribbon Communications Inc. Texas Massachusetts Utah
Ribbon Communications Inc. announced that it is providing Salt, a Swiss provider of mobile, fixed, and TV services, with advanced solutions to power Salt Business' new corporate voice offering. Ribbon's technology allows Salt to expand into the business market using highly scalable application servers, SBCs, and centralized policy/routing control. This partnership highlights Ribbon's commitment to helping service providers grow and operate more efficiently with robust, secure, and high-quality communication solutions.
How The Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Investment Story Is Shifting As Analysts Reset Profit Expectations
Analysts have recently trimmed price targets for Ribbon Communications (RBBN) by $1.50 to $2, citing a reset in the timing and confidence around profitability rather than a fundamental change in the long-term outlook. Despite these adjustments, some analysts maintain a fair value framework of $3.65. The company's fair value estimate remains unchanged at $3.65 due to stable revenue growth assumptions and an increase in the assumed net profit margin in the long-term model.
Ribbon Communications Inc. Texas Massachusetts Utah
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) is providing Salt, a Swiss mobile and TV provider, with its edge solutions to power Salt Business' new corporate voice offering for Swiss businesses. Salt is implementing Ribbon's Application Server, SBCs, Centralized Policy and Routing Server (PSX), and Application Management Platform (RAMP) to ensure scalable, efficient, and secure communications. This partnership enables Salt to expand its services in the business market, leveraging Ribbon's technology for high performance and quality of service.
Cinctive Capital Management LP Acquires Shares of 524,067 Ribbon Communications Inc. $RBBN
Cinctive Capital Management LP has acquired a new stake of 524,067 shares in Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) during the third quarter, valued at approximately $1.99 million. This makes Cinctive Capital Management LP one of several institutional investors buying into the communications equipment provider, with institutional ownership now at 70.92%. Despite a recent revenue drop and downward adjustments to price targets by some analysts, others maintain a "Buy" rating, with a consensus target price of $3.58.
Royce & Associates LP Boosts Stake in Ribbon Communications Inc. $RBBN
Royce & Associates LP increased its stake in Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) by 17.2% in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 4,305,470 shares valued at $16.36 million. Several other institutional investors also increased their positions, with institutional ownership of RBBN now standing at 70.92%. Despite beating EPS consensus, Ribbon Communications reported a 9.6% year-over-year revenue decline, though analysts project a positive EPS for the current year, and the stock currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages
Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from six brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $3.58. Despite this, some analysts, such as Rosenblatt, have recently cut their price targets, though Citigroup maintained an "outperform" rating. The company recently reported quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share, beating estimates, but revenue of $227.3 million missed projections and was down 9.6% year-over-year.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq:RBBN) - Stock Analysis
This Simply Wall St analysis of Ribbon Communications (RBBN) indicates that the stock is trading significantly below its estimated fair value. While the company became profitable this year and analysts expect a 54% price increase, there are risks including interest payment coverage, projected earnings decline, and the impact of one-off financial items. The article highlights Ribbon's focus on higher-margin software and cloud solutions as key growth drivers.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Partners With Amazon Web Services, Here's What You Should Know
Ribbon Communications Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services to offer a cloud-native voice communications solution on AWS Marketplace. This solution integrates Ribbon’s key products, including Session Border Controller Policy and Routing Server, and Application Management Platform, all optimized for AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service. The partnership aims to facilitate seamless cloud migrations with containerized components and leverage AWS tools for enhanced operations.
RBBN Stock News Today | Earnings, Events & Price Alerts
This article provides recent news and events related to Ribbon Communications (RBBN), including its partnership with AWS for a cloud voice platform and upcoming earnings reports. It also details broader market news, such as the Dow surging above 50,000, and other company updates, market calls, and earnings reports, with RBBN often mentioned in lists of stocks moving lower.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Partners With Amazon Web Services, Here’s What You Should Know
Ribbon Communications Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services to offer a cloud-native voice communications solution on AWS Marketplace. This solution integrates Ribbon’s key products, including Session Border Controller Policy and Routing Server, and Application Management Platform, all optimized for AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service. While the article highlights RBBN's potential, it also promotes an "AI stock" with "100x upside potential" as a more promising investment.
Ribbon Communications Inc. SEC 10-K Report
Ribbon Communications Inc. has released its 2025 Form 10-K report, detailing a revenue increase of 1.3% to $844.6 million and a net income of $39.6 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss, primarily due to a tax benefit. The report highlights the company's focus on secure communications, 5G technology, and AI integration while acknowledging challenges such as market consolidation and reliance on key customers. Ribbon Communications aims for future growth through strategic initiatives, market share expansion, and continued investment in advanced technologies.
